Exploring Friction Force: Methods and Measurements

In summary, friction force is the resistance force that opposes motion when an object comes into contact with another surface. It is calculated by multiplying the coefficient of friction with the normal force, and factors that affect it include the roughness of surfaces, weight of the object, and types of materials. The coefficient of friction can be determined through experiments or by looking up known values. Friction force can significantly impact motion by slowing it down or stopping it, making it an important consideration in many real-world situations.
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Thegiver431
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Just a question i was curious about
 
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F = uN
 
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Thegiver431 said:
Just a question i was curious about
Can you be a bit more specific about the kind of situation you had in mind?
 
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Are you asking how the frictional force is measured?

Chet
 
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billy_joule said:
F = uN
What about if mu is not given?
 
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There are tables of values for common materials. Or it can be found via simple experiment
 

Related to Exploring Friction Force: Methods and Measurements

1. What is friction force?

Friction force is the resistance force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

2. How is friction force calculated?

Friction force is calculated by multiplying the coefficient of friction (which depends on the materials in contact) by the normal force (the force perpendicular to the surface).

3. What factors affect friction force?

The factors that affect friction force include the roughness of the surfaces in contact, the weight of the object, and the type of materials in contact.

4. How can the coefficient of friction be determined?

The coefficient of friction can be determined through experiments or by looking up known values for specific materials.

5. How does friction force impact motion?

Friction force can slow down or stop the motion of an object, making it an important factor to consider in many real-world situations.

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